Natnael Weldemichael

Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Natnael Weldemichael is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:52.95 in the 1500m, 4:11.15 in the Mile, 4:09.60 in the Mile, 8:03.85 in the 3000m and 8:25.26 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:03.85
2026 season best8:03.85Jan 31, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY
Personal best · 5000 m14:13.88
Last competitionHorizon League Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 8, 2026 · 29:57.55

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:03.85, 5000 m 14:13.88, 2026 season best 8:03.85 (Jan 31, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 8, 2026, 29:57.55

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mMI 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:52.95940 pts––
MileIndoorKY 20264:11.15991 pts–#853
Mile2026United States Mile all-time list4:09.60960 pts–#490
3000mIndoorKY 20268:03.851,056 pts–#587
3000mKY 2024United States 3000 m all-time list8:25.26913 pts––
5000mIndoorTN 202613:58.771,048 pts–#113

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:56.93–Apr 11, 2026–
20261500m 3:48.35–Apr 3, 2026–
2026Mile Indoor4:09.60–Apr 11, 2026Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)
2026Mile 4:09.60–Apr 11, 2026–
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:11.15–Jan 30, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026mile-short-track 4:11.15–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
20263000m-short-track 8:03.85–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
20263000m Indoor8:08.60–Feb 14, 2026Indoor Music City Challenge
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Natnael Weldemichael's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:03.85, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA).

Natnael Weldemichael competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 8:03.85, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA). Last competition: Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 8, 2026, 29:57.55.